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Paris

Renaissance Theatre in Paris

    20 Boulevard Saint-Martin
    75010 Paris 10e Arrondissement
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
Théâtre de la Renaissance à Paris
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Timeline

Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1800
1900
2000
1838
Foundation of the theatre company
8 mars 1873
Inauguration of current theatre
1893-1899
Direction of Sarah Bernhardt
14 juin 1994
Historical monument classification
2010
Integration with Associated Theatres in Paris
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Theatre (Box 10: 03 AY 56): Order of 14 June 1994

Key figures

Victor Hugo - Writer and co-founder Initiator of the company in 1838.
Alexandre Dumas - Writer and co-founder Creation of *The Alchemist* and *Paul Jones*.
Charles de Lalande - Architect Manufacturer of the building in 1872-1873.
Sarah Bernhardt - Director (1893-1899) Monta *Lorenzaccio* and the distant Princess*.
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse - Sculptor Author of the cariatids of the facade.
Henri Varna - Owner (from 1942) Saved the theater of destruction.

Origin and history

The Renaissance Theatre was founded in 1838 when Victor Hugo and Alexandre Dumas founded a theatre company dedicated to romantic dramas, installed in the Ventadour Hall. After successes like Ruy Blas (1838) and operas like Lucie de Lammermoor, the troupe closed in 1841, victim of rivalries. The current theatre, designed by architect Charles de Lalande, was built in 1872-1873 on the site of a burning restaurant during the Paris Commune. Inaugurated on 8 March 1873 under the direction of Hippolyte Hostein, he received major creations such as Thérèse Raquin (1873) and opera-buffs by Offenbach and Lecocq.

From 1875 to 1899, the theatre was directed by figures such as Victor Koning and Sarah Bernhardt, who made iconic plays there (Lorenzaccio, The Far Princess). In the 20th century, he passed into the hands of Firmin Gémier, Lucien Guitry, then Henri Varna, who saved him from destruction in 1942. In 1956, Vera Korène restored him to the Second Empire style and created works by Sartre (The Sequestres of Altona, 1959) and Albee. Ranked a historic monument in 1994, it joined the network of Associated Parisian Theatres in 2010.

The theatre architecture, typical of the Second Empire, is inspired by the Opéra Garnier. Its stone façade, adorned with cariatides carved by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse and Jules Dalou, has three levels with mascarons and allegories. Inside, there are 650 seats in the horseshoe room, with a painted ceiling representing Comedy, Music, Tragedy and Dance. The circular fireplace and balconies, decorated with lyres and childish figures, reflect the fascist of the time.

The theatre also marked the Parisian cultural history with carnival dances, such as that of 1839 where Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Tolbecque directed his Galop of drums with 40 percussionists. After periods of decline and renaissance, today it remains a major place of living show, combining architectural heritage and contemporary programming.

External links

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